Strawberry Swing

The sky could be blue, could be gray.
Without you I just slide away.

You Are Your Name.

They say when you choose a name for your baby, you are already creating their future. Everyone's given name influences the outcome of their lives. As for me it's just simple, everything that was given to us has a purpose and has a meaning. 

When I was born, my mom named me Xandralyn. But when I got to pre-school she changed it to Sandralyn. (Which I do not understand why, mom! ) She made it legal, unfortunately my birth certificate got messed up. (It's a long story!) Anyways, I now don't have a passport and never been out of the country. Soon, I'll have it fixed. I promise! ( If ever you know someone who can help me, please let me know! )

Today, I googled my name to see what it means and to know what's my purpose. Hahaha! So there, check it out!

Greek Meaning: 

The name Sandra is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Sandra is:

A feminine form of Alexander meaning defender of men, used in Britain since early 13th century; it became popular after the 1863 marriage of future King Edward VII to Princess Alexandra of Denmark.

“My father's name is Alexander, so this is where they got my name.”

English Meaning: 

The name Sandra is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Sandra is: Unheeded prophetess. A , Cassandra, or Catherine. In Homer's 'The Iliad' Cassandra's prediction of the fall of Troy was unheeded. Also used as an independent name. Also a feminine of Alexander Defender of man. 

" I knew it! I have this thing... I have a vision (vzhn)"  (*wink) hahaha!

  

From Book of Baby Names:

Sandra is a Greek girl name. The meaning of the name is `Helper of Humanity `

" I always believe that this is my purpose. "

In Numerology:

It's number 3. 

Number 3 is the number of Enlightenment and Thoroughness. It is the number of the trinity. A three is generally intuitive, a sympathetic listener and affectionate friend. They are also the type of person that will give the shirt off his/her back if a friend needed it. This can also be an example of the dark side of a three for they can often be impressionable and gullible.

From Numerology.com:

The creative child

Positive Characteristics: 3s are imaginative, expressive communicators and artists. They are tolerant, joyful, optimistic, inspiring, talented, jovial, youthful, dynamic ... the list goes on and on!

Negative Characteristics: For as inspirational as 3s are, there is a price: they are often vain, extravagant and prone to complaining. Intolerance, hypocrisy, impatience and superficiality are par for the course when it comes to 3s. 

If I were to choose the spelling I like Xandra than the "S". But maybe, if my mom did not change it I now have a passport, maybe a better career abroad. Yet, I will not be living with my grandmother now ( I call her, Mommy ). I won' be able to spend time and take care of her.  

This is just one of its good purpose. - Happy birthday, Mommy ko! I love you!

  

This is Ester River, my grandmother.

I call her Mommy. (Photo was taken a year ago)

Travel Guide: Cagayan de Oro - Bukidnon - Camiguin.

Welcome to Cagayan de Oro.

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Day 1

After we fix our stuff in the hotel, we went to Cagayan Mandarin Tea Garden for dinner. (Delicious food and the place is really cozy. I can eat here everyday)

Of course we did not waste our time we stopped by the night market and went to Da Tsa ( it’s similar to Cubao Expo). They sell local beers ,cocktails and their specialty, crocodile’s meat.

Day 2

BUKIDNON

We went to Del Monte farm and bought pineapples. (Most delicious pineapple I have ever tasted #TrueStory)

Also, we went to Dahilayan Adventure.

Back to Cagayan de Oro for White Water Rafting

The instructors and bangkeros are funny and very nice. You can leave your things outside and it will still be safe. One of the manongs said, tourism is the main source of income for most of the people in CDO and their people will of course never break our trust. Well, they really are the City of Golden Friendship.

(Reminders: You should wear long sleeves shirt or rash guard. Wear light clothing but should cover your skin because rafting will take 3-4 hours. Put on sunblock lotion. Wear comfortable sunglasses. Bring water and any food you can put in your pocket like chocolates)

Good thing my friend brought a waterproof camera so we can also take “selfie” and group photos while the water is calm.

Now here’s the exciting part!

I just downloaded the first video awhile ago. It’s the video of our first big wave. (obstacle, what they call it)

We fell and it was caught on the second video. Everything in the video looks like in slow motion but it felt like I was ejected from the boat and thrown into the water.

We were really exhausted but very satisfied. We had our dinner in Bes, Steamed Lechon manok, it is located in Tiano brother’s street. Juiciest chicken, they also have the tastiest home cooked ulam.

(Share ko lang! ) We also met this guy, we asked him why are they not used to in speaking Tagalog yet more fluent in English. He said, sa kanila kasi if you speak tagalog and you’re not from Manila, people would think na you are being Manilenian than being a Bisaya or something like that. So English is really their 2nd language. They’re not just being conyo, speaking in tagalog to them is being conyo. So there! Now you know. Haha!

Day 3

Camiguin

I can’t really remember how did we get there but I remember we took a ferry ride. Then our tour guide picked us up from Benoni Port.

See, we were really on a ferry boat.

                 Parang balikbayan lang! Haha

                                                              The Port.

Our first stop, Giant Clams Sanctuary & White Beach.

I told my friend to take this out of our list because it sounds boring. But it turns out to be one of my favorite. We hired our own tour guide / “taga-hila, approximately around P200.00 to hire one. So they will pull you in the sea (no boat) and show you around to see the Huge Clams (they swim like Muro-Ami). The bed of clams really looks enchanted in real life. There are lots of Nemos , Dorys and we also saw a sea turtle.

Looks Familiar? Haha!

Swim with the Sea Turtle.

Group picture.

Beautiful bed of Clams.

Next is Katibawasan Falls

Hidden Sanctuary.



We can't stop staring.

Mermaid lang ang Peg!

Happy Little Mermaid.

Winner po sya ng best underwater shot. Haha!

More Selfies and Photo Bombing. Lol.

See?  He can take selfies underwater. Lol.

My friend, Micah is on 2nd runner up.

3rd stop is Ardent Hot Springs Resort

We had our lunch in their restaurant. Good food and good service.

Photo Ops in Sunken Cemetery

4th day

Camiguin White Island resort.

You may call Kuya Rex for the Van rental/ Tour in CDO and Bukidnon: (Globe) 09178556983

And Kuya Teddy for Multicab rental/ Tour in Camiguin and Rooms: (Smart) 09392440521

They’re both really nice. Kuya Teddy let me borrow his Globe Wimax so I can work. You can also request Kuya Teddy to cook for breakfast. You may request for anything, but of course you have to pay. Don’t forget to buy Pastel for Pasalubong. I only bought Pastel and the pineapple from Bukidnon. Solve na! To top it all off, super bait talaga ng mga tao and very polite ha. Lahat good vibes! And this is really one of the reason why I want to go back there.